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GCash grows greener futures through GForest and cof­fee part­ner­ships

November 1, 2025

Brew­ing with renewed energy, the Phil­ip­pine cof­fee sec­tor is find­ing new pur­pose as it goes bey­ond good beans to grow live­li­hoods, regen­er­ate degraded lands, and link tech­no­logy with cli­mate action and com­munity devel­op­ment. At the recent 1st Phil­ip­pine Cof­fee Sus­tain­ab­il­ity Con­gress organ­ized by the Phil­ip­pine Cof­fee Board Inc. (PCBI), GCash high­lighted how digital innov­a­tion can… Read More

Coffee industry seeks stimulant, less dependence on import

October 26, 2025

Local coffee stakeholders are urging the government for the creation of an updated coffee industry roadmap of the country. The Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) told reporters during the first Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress in Makati City yesterday that such move is crucial as the country remains dependent on imported supply. Pacita Juan, PCBI president… Read More

Congress to ensure sustainable coffee supply

October 22, 2025

WITH the ever-volatile price of coffee beans globally, industry experts predict that coffee sustainability will be a major challenge. The 23-year-old non-profit Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCB) addresses these apprehensions at its upcoming First Coffee Sustainability Congress to be held in Makati City on Oct. 23, 2025. DOMESTIC FLAVORS Headlined by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan,… Read More

Meet the Philippine Team for ABTC 2025

February 17, 2025

3 days of competing on stage with Southeast Asia’s best baristas2 teams under1 Philippine flag After winning in the eliminations, semi-finals, and faced off again at the national finals, they garnered the highest scores from the judges. Team Tablo (Champion from Luzon) and Team Davao’s Finest (1st Runner-Up from Mindanao) will represent the country at… Read More

PCA, APLFI, PCB Forge Alliance to Boost Coconut-Coffee Industry

February 9, 2025

Quezon City—A historic collaboration aimed at transforming the Philippine coconut-coffee industry was formally sealed today, as the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Region IV-A, Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI), and the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the PCA Central Office. The agreement cements a strategic alliance to standardize and promote… Read More

NATIONAL FINALS FOR ABTC 2025

February 5, 2025

Team Tablo and Team Davao’s Finest snagged the chance to represent the Philippines at the ASEAN Barista Team Championship (ABTC) in Bangkok, Thailand on March 5-7, 2025 within the THAIFEX HORECA show. The national finals was held at the Enderun Colleges’ The Atrium last Feb. 4, 2025 and was attended by coffee enthusiasts from all… Read More

Coffee Cheers: Celebrating Coffee Month and 22 Years of PCBI

October 5, 2024

October is a month dedicated to the rich aroma and invigorating taste of Philippine coffee. Declared by former President Fidel V. Ramos in 1997, Philippine Coffee Month is a nationwide celebration that highlights the importance of this beloved beverage to Filipino culture and the economy. Throughout the month, coffee enthusiasts, producers, and industry leaders come… Read More

Beyond the Bean: The Impact of Processing on Coffee Flavor

August 8, 2024

While coffee lovers often focus on bean variety and origin, did you know that there’s another factor that dramatically influences a coffee’s taste? Coffee processing, the transformation of cherry into bean, is a critical step in determining a coffee’s final flavor. From the sun-dried simplicity of natural processing to the meticulous washing and fermentation of… Read More